Pair of Carved Teak Corbels From Maharashtra - 19th Century Ancestor Figures As is also common with

As is also common with these pieces

these are often used as decorative shelves or places to display ornaments

Rosewood or Jackfruit wood they were made to order by skilled carpenters

equally effective displayed as standalone decorative art or used with tea lights

This Japanese kannon biraki tansu chest dates to the very end of the Edo period (1603-1868) - circa 1840 or 1850

Pair of Carved Teak Corbels From Maharashtra - 19th Century Ancestor Figures As is also common withThis pair of 19th century teak corbels were meticulously crafted to provide artistic decoration to pillars which gave support to architectural beams. Each corbel is adorned with intricate carvings, making them versatile as both sculptural accents and bookends, or why not use them to support a wooden shelf.